Software Engineer Senior
Resume:
Lonsdale, MN *****
********@*****.***
Dear Sir, Ma'am
Please accept this letter and my resume as an expressed interest in joining your organization. I believe my background, knowledge, and experience will enable me to contribute to your high standards.
During my engineering career I’ve had the opportunity to compile a very diverse experience base in software engineering. My roles have been in both large scale development teams and individually. Since 1988, all of my positions have had an active software development component in one form or another. As a contract engineer, I demonstrated my ability to integrate and be productive in a new environment quickly. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in person.
Please contact me if you require any further information. Thank you and have a good day.
Sincerely,
Mark E. Kruse
MARK E. KRUSE
SUMMARY: I have a broad range of skills in automation, software, mechanical, and electrical systems covering both technical and project management areas. I believe my background, knowledge, and experience can immediately and profitably be utilized to our mutual benefit.
EDUCATION: M.S. Software Engineering, University of Minnesota
B.S. Mathematics, minor Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
A.A. Business Management, University of Maryland
A.A.S. Logistics, Community College of the Air Force
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Lead Senior Software Engineer:
Emerson (Rosemount Inc.) (OCT’21-NOV’24)
-Support development processes with Git and associated tools such as GitKraken.
-Software development for production test equipment and user interfaces using various tools: C#, WPF, Visual Studio, Resharper.
Senior Software Engineer:
MTS Testing Systems (MAR’15-MAY’21)
-Software design and development for mechanical test equipment including real-time embedded systems and user interfaces utilizing applicable tools: C#, WPF, C++, C, TI Code Composer, Visual Studio.
-Support Agile development processes utilizing TFS, Git, and custom test applications.
-Estimate cost and develop custom software solutions for customer equipment requests and provide on site integration, troubleshooting, and training.
-Manage deployment and installation software. Support field service and perform customer site visits as required to support tool installation and control system integration to customers.
Senior Software Engineer:
Starkey Hearing Technologies (APR’13-MAR’15)
-Software application design and development for hearing aid accessory end products for use by audiologists and customers worldwide. Development for USB classes including Device Firmware Update (DFU) and Human Interface Devices (HID). Platforms supported included Windows (C#, C++, TFS) and Mac (C++, Objective-C). Managed deployment utilizing PaquetBuilder and WIX.
-Develop test equipment interface software for use with NI TestStand to test accessory products. Devices used range from complex spectrum analyzers to basic RF switches.
-Defined and implemented HID protocol interface for ARM processors in accessory devices using Keil development environment, ST Microchip products, and Ellisys USB analyzers.
-Support Agile development process efforts using Atlassian Jira, Stash, SourceTree, Git.
Staff Engineer:
Seagate Technology (JUL’08-APR’13)
-Custom software application design/development supporting Servo Format Engineering (SFE) using C#, C++, Python, Matlab, assembly, and vendor specific script languages. Systems: Pharlap embedded, Linux, and Windows.
-Develop metrology equipment software for motion control and Matrox image processing and analysis.
-Serve as administrator and trainer for Subversion (SVN) software repository supporting corporate SFE groups. Implement processes and support automated applications for SVN usage.
-Debug embedded hardware and software issues surrounding new product development on SFE writers.
-Create automated (COM/C#) report generating software to monitor servo metrics leveraging Minitab statistical software and PowerPoint automation.
-Generate new embedded test solutions supporting factory quality initiatives and higher drive metrics.
-Produce/support software solutions interfacing with drive test equipment (oscilloscopes, drive analyzers, etc) to capture data and subsequently post process (via C#, Matlab, Minitab, Python).
-Serve as lead engineer and project manager for SFE production cells. Manage robotic system software upgrades and new feature additions from global vendors (China, Singapore, Ireland). Process government and corporate security documentation for vendor visits.
-Board prototyping and programming with low level communication protocols (UART, SPI. I2C, CAN).
Senior Software Engineer:
Wynedge Software Inc. _ (JUN’06-JUL’08)
-Software engineering contract consultant for local companies such as Boston Scientific, ADC, Hutchinson Technologies, Medtronic, PeopleNet, Inspire Medical, Sauer Danfoss.
-Electrical design, component selection, and software development for medical device R&D systems utilizing motion control, pressure measurement, temperature control, Transducer Electronic Data Sheets (TEDS), and hardware IO control. Platforms include LabView 8.20, C#, VB .NET, and VB6.
-Provide software design guidance and advice for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
-Design of custom cabling and software to utilize Dallas Semi ‘1-wire’ EEPROM devices for TEDS.
-Testing software for V&V (verification & validation) for medical devices in development.
-Integration of software for medical device telemetry to support new implantable devices.
-Development of embedded Windows CE application for GPS tracking of vehicles.
-Mechanical and electrical design of automated manufacturing and test equipment in ProE Wildfire 3.0
-Develop test station user interface and drivers for GPIB HP, Agilent, and EXFO equipment.
-Design and integration of vision systems for medical device inspection using Cognex Insight and .NET technologies.
Senior Systems Engineer:
As One Technologies (DEC’05-JUN’06)
- Electrical engineering design and component selection at the device level to replace and upgrade obsolete control systems on semiconductor equipment (SemiTool, SCP).
-Programming semiconductor control systems for Wago CoDeSys, .NET, VB, and custom solutions.
-Data collection and Advanced Process Control (APC) supporting Seagate hard drive manufacturing.
Senior Systems Automation/ Software Engineer:
FSI International, Surface Conditioning Division _ (FEB’98 – DEC’05.)
-Design and program automated 200mm/300mm semiconductor handling equipment, embedded control systems, and automation I/O controls. Design responsibilities also include electrical and mechanical aspects of material handling systems utilizing robotics and motion control systems.
-Integrate control systems for semiconductor processing utilizing OTS vendor subsystems.
-Design and program equipment interfaces for serial, ethernet, and DeviceNet communications.
- Develop software for systems in the following environments: C#, Karel, V+, Visual Works (SmallTalk), Microsoft Visual Studio (C /C++, MFC, C#, VB, .NET, COM), Rhapsody C++.
- Support CMM (Capability Maturity Model) evolution and Software Engineering Institute(SEI).
- Integrate servo motion control solutions for multi-axis motion control. This includes everything from PID tuning to developing software control applications for Windows XP.
-Generate and evaluate specifications, test plans, and configuration management for product design and customer requirements.
-Specify and verify systems to meet industry standards such as SEMI, Fed. Std. 209E, RIA.
- Develop embedded applications for automated material handling applications.
-Tools used: MSOffice, MS Visual Studio .NET/ 6.0, Adept V+, VisualWorks, Track, Pro/E, Rhapsody.
Intermediate Controls Engineer/Supervisor:
Texas Instruments, DMOS4/DMOS5 Engineering, Dallas TX _ (FEB’97 – FEB’98.)
- System owner of Life Safety Systems (LSS) for DMOS4, DMOS5, and DMOS6 facilities.
-Manage facilities resources and personnel for manufacturing safety monitoring. Interpret LSS compliance with federal and local statutes and guidelines and served as a member of the Toxic Gas Committee defining requirements of safety system design.
-Design and develop control system architecture, software, and network subsystems.
Intermediate Facility Engineer:
National Semiconductor, Facilities Engineering _ (APR'95 - FEB‘97)
- Manage projects in support of production: including scope definition, design, cost estimates, contract negotiation, bid solicitation, bid evaluation, contractor selection and supervision.
- Supervise 3 person Facilities high purity QA/QC department ensuring manufacturing systems quality.
- Coordinate manufacturing tool installations and manage facilities resources for manufacturing tools.
- HAZMAT certified Emergency Response Team (ERT) volunteer.
-Served as construction management engineer on the $65 million ‘Fab 2A’ construction project.
Plant Engineer:
POCO Graphite Inc., Plant Engineering (AUG'90 - APR'95)
- Manage projects in support of plant operations. Included Engineering Cost Estimates, contract negotiation, bid solicitations, contractor supervision, and general project management throughout all phases of project management. Projects managed to $1.5 Million.
-Design and install electrical control systems for petrochemical production equipment.
- Function as system architect and integrator for plant SCADA systems and other production systems.
United States Air Force (1984 - 1990)
-Achieved rank of Staff Sergeant (E5) at first testing opportunity. Job responsibilities included two Air Force Specialty Codes: Logistics Management - 64550, Security/Air Base Ground Defense - 81130. Honorable discharge: 1990. Security clearance level: secret.
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